From 24 to 28 March 2025, the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture will hold its Twentieth Regular Session. The Commission is the only permanent intergovernmental body that specifically addresses all components of biological diversity for food and agriculture.
Biodiversity for food and agriculture is among the Earth’s most important resources. Thousands of species and their genetic variability make up the web of life our food systems depend on. The Commission is committed to conserving biodiversity and promotes its sustainable use for food security, human well-being and development worldwide, for current and future generations. It aims to coordinate global efforts reach international consensus on relevant policies and to assist in and monitor their implementation.
Biodiversity for food and agriculture is among the Earth’s most important resources. Thousands of species and their genetic variability make up the web of life our food systems depend on. The Commission is committed to conserving biodiversity and promotes its sustainable use for food security, human well-being and development worldwide, for current and future generations. It aims to coordinate global efforts reach international consensus on relevant policies and to assist in and monitor their implementation.
Launch of the The Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Time: 13:15–14:45 (GMT+1)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Centre
Webcast: https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6985/icode/
Twentieth Regular Session- Reception
Time: 18:00–20:00 (GMT+1)
Venue: FAO Atrium
Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture: Overcoming Barriers to its Conservation and Sustainable Use
Time: 13:15–14:45 (GMT+1)
Challenges and Advantages with a Cross Sectorial National Action Plan on GRFA – Spiced Up with Nordic Collaboration on Crop Wild Relatives and the Story of Kveik, the Vikings’ brew
Time: 13:15–14:45 (GMT+1)
Launch of the The Second Report on the State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources
Time: 13:15–14:45 (GMT+1)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Centre
Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) for healthy diets and improved resilience
Time: 13:15–14:45 (GMT+1)
Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems as game changers in the conservation of genetic diversity.
Time: 13:15–14:45 (GMT+1)
